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# System Test & Validation Engineer

- **Company:** Expleo
- **Location:** Warwickshire, UK
- **Salary:** £70,470.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Ethernet, System Testing, Strategies of Testing, Data Logging, System-level Testing, Canoe Software
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/system-validation-engineer/expleo-group-job107353585

## About the Role

* Test strategy and test planning at system level with focus on real-world usage scenarios and failure modes.
 * Defect Lifecycle managment.
 * Strong hands-on understanding of automotive architecture and protocols like CAN, Ethernet (SomeIP/DoIP)
 * Experience in using logging and measurement tools like Vector CANoe, Intrepid, etc.
 * Vehicle and test rig level experience including flashing ECUs.
 * Understanding of automotive systems, practices and procedures

## Description

* Develop and own system-level test strategies and plans aligned to release schedules
 * Lead testing activities, prioritising workloads and tracking progress
 * Design detailed test cases and scenarios ensuring full requirement coverage
 * Review and maintain high-quality test artefacts (scripts, cases, reports)
 * Execute tests and provide clear, concise test reporting
 * Conduct end-to-end vehicle validation to confirm feature maturity
 * Manage the defect lifecycle, ensuring timely tracking and resolution
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve issues efficiently
 * Drive continuous improvement of validation processes, with a focus on automation and reuse


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